The North Eastern Boundary Controversy And The Aroostook War (1910)

The North Eastern Boundary Controversy And The Aroostook War is a historical book written by John Francis Sprague in 1910. The book focuses on the North Eastern Boundary Controversy, which was a dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the boundary line between Maine and Canada in the mid-19th century. The conflict escalated into the Aroostook War, a military confrontation between the two countries. Sprague provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the conflict, including the negotiations and treaties between the two countries that failed to resolve the issue. He also describes the military maneuvers and battles that took place during the Aroostook War, including the Battle of Caribou and the Battle of Fort Fairfield. The book also explores the political and social implications of the conflict, including the impact on the local communities and the strained relations between the United States and Great Britain. Sprague uses primary sources and firsthand accounts to provide a comprehensive and objective analysis of the North Eastern Boundary Controversy and the Aroostook War. Overall, The North Eastern Boundary Controversy And The Aroostook War is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American and Canadian history, diplomatic relations, and military conflicts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.